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3 days ago
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Former Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool assistant set to join Manchester City
Manchester City are set to appoint former Liverpool assistant coach Pepijn Lijnders into their backroom staff ahead of the new season, it has been revealed. The fast-moving situation concerning Manchester City's coaching structure comes just days after the club confirmed a trio of exits from Pep Guardiola's long-standing collective of backroom staff members. Advertisement Following their respective contract expiries at the end of the last season, City announced that assistant manager Juanma Lillo and technical coach Inigo Dominguez would both be leaving their posts at the Etihad Stadium. The former had expressed a desire to return to his home of Spain, while the pair were not the only exits with Carlos Vicens – who held responsibility as a set-piece coach – would also bring an end to his stay via his first steps into a senior managerial position. Despite Manchester City's attempts at prolonging his association with the club through a contract renewal offer, Vicens opted to take up the position of head coach at Portuguese side SC Braga. Advertisement As such, with the FIFA Club World Cup pending and plans for the new season well underway within the Etihad Stadium offices, City officials have moved fast to secure a new addition – and a familiar face – into their first-team coaching staff. According to The Times, former Liverpool assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders – who worked directly alongside ex-Anfield boss Jurgen Klopp – is now set to be appointed into Pep Guardiola's backroom staff at Manchester City. This is a developing story. More to follow.
The Sun
14-05-2025
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Norwich City ‘to hold talks with Jurgen Klopp's former assistant for manager's job after snubbing Jack Wilshere'
NORWICH are set to hold talks with Jurgen Klopp's former assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders, according to reports. The Canaries are on the hunt for a successor to axed ex-boss Johannes Hoff Thorup. 3 Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere stepped in as caretaker for the final two matches of the season. But the 33-year-old is set to depart Carrow Road after being informed that he will not be considered for the job on a permanent basis. According to the Telegraph, Lijnders has emerged as a serious candidate and will speak to Norwich chiefs later this week. The Dutchman, 42, worked as Jurgen Klopp 's assistant manager for several years before leaving Liverpool alongside the German last summer. Lijnders was briefly in charge of Dutch side NEC in 2018, while last May he joined Red Bull Salzburg upon his Anfield exit. The former Liverpool No2 lasted just 29 games in charge of the Austrian outfit after finding himself 10 points off the pace in the title race. Norwich are claimed to have already spoken to former Bournemouth and Wolves boss Gary O'Neil. The 41-year-old, who played for the Canaries between 2014 and 2016, has been out of work since leaving Molineux last December. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 3 Norwich chiefs are also said to be keen on ex-Nottingham Forest and Leicester boss Steve Cooper. But the Welshman is not believed to be keen on the move at this stage. Jack Wilshere in race against time as he faces huge 350-mile commute from managerial debut to run London Marathon Despite not having a manager, Norwich have released their retained list. While they have also confirmed that they will go on a pre-season training camp in the Netherlands, Lijnders home country. Norwich sporting director Ben Knapper, who succeeded Stuart Webber in December 2023, said: "We want somebody in as soon as we can without compromising the quality of our process and of the candidate, and finding the right person. "It's not something we expect to wrap up in a week or two but we don't want this to drag. We absolutely will have a head coach in place long before pre-season starts." Norwich are expected to confirm an appointment before the end of this month. 3
